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Customizing Benefits for a Diverse Workforce

As workplaces continue to evolve and become more inclusive, business owners and managers have to recognize and address the diverse needs of employees.  One-size-fits-all benefits packages are no longer sufficient to attract and retain top talent, especially in a multicultural, multigenerational, and varied workforce. Customizing benefits for a diverse workforce can improve employee satisfaction, productivity, […]

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Retirement Planning in Canada: RRSPs and Beyond

Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial management. While government-sponsored plans like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) provide a foundation, they may not be sufficient for a comfortable retirement.  That’s where Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and other investment opportunities come into play. In this article, we explore the […]

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3 Proven Ways to Improve your Office Dynamics

In the modern workplace, the want to improve office dynamics has always been a popular area to focus on, especially if an organization is struggling with conflict, disrespect and poor communication. CEOs and business owners understand that office dynamics directly impact the success of a business. Ensuring your office dynamics are optimal and always evolving in […]

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Difference Between Small vs Medium Sized Business Group Benefits

Small and medium-sized businesses’ group benefits in Canada can differ in several ways, primarily due to differences in scale, budget and organizational structure. We recently wrote a great resource all about Small Business Group Benefits and now it’s time to shine a light on how medium size businesses differ.  Here’s a breakdown of some key […]

10 Proven Strategies to Maximize Employee Productivity

In today’s fast-paced business environment, how to maximize employee productivity is a key topic people are discussing. As a manager or business owner, it’s essential to implement effective strategies that empower your team to perform at their best.  By fostering a culture of productivity and providing the right tools and support, you can unlock your […]

3 out of 4 Employees are Burnt Out – Here’s How to Fix it

As the holidays are approaching and the year is coming to an end, let’s discuss employee burnout! We thought it would be the perfect time to chat about how 3 out of 4 employees are struggling with burn out. Let’s chat about why and how it can be fixed.  First, what is burn out? Burnout […]

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How to Decide on a Vacation/Sick Day Policy For Your Company

Have you ever wondered how to create the best benefits policy for your team? How many vacation days? Sick days? What about other added benefits? Look no further because we have all of your answers within this article.  Today, we’ll share how to decide on vacation days as well as sick days for your team. […]

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The Top 5 Employee Engagement Trends this year

Do you know what the key to employee success is? It’s about the whole picture and there are three elements you need to consider: Experience – Creating an overall encouraging and engaging workplace Impact – Including the employees in the success of the business  Magnetism – Becoming a place where employees want to stay and […]

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The Great Resignation – What to Know about Employees Quitting Jobs

The term “the great resignation” has been popping up on business topic boards for a while now.  And there is a reason why. In the past several years, younger workers (18- to 40-years-old) have been much more likely to be looking for new opportunities, at 46%.  So, why are people leaving their jobs and what […]

There’s a New Hierarchy of Needs at Work for 2023

We’re two months into the year and we’ve been noticing that there is a new hierarchy of needs at work now. The past several years have forced people to adapt, evolve and change and that includes the needs of workplaces as well.  In this article, we will share a view of new hierarchy needs at […]